Explains the build-up to the campaign and exposes the many missed opportunities prior to 25 October, which could have ended the war. The various phases of the Charge (the Charge, the action at the guns, behind the guns, and the retreat) are explored from the points of view of each regiment engaged.
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- 2021
- 2020
Vienna
- 202 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Vienna, 1984. Fifty years after his first visit, retired British General Sir Herbert Christie returns to the city where he first knew romantic love and loss in the midst of civil war. But the opening of his Austrian uncle's time-capsule legacy entangles his family in a web of Cold War espionage, and forces him to confront his past and his faith as never before.
- 2017
Genealogy For Dummies
- 408 pages
- 15 hours of reading
The fun way to research your family history Genealogy For Dummies, 8th Edition covers everything you need to know about starting a genealogical research project—including where and how to find information, how to communicate with other online genealogists, how to leverage social networking sites and apps, how to add digital images to your family tree, and how to build your own site for sharing information. It also explains the use of compiled genealogies, U.S. Census information, and public access catalogs. Brand new to this edition is content on how to conduct genealogical research on the road, and on how to take this research and integrate it into the data found at home. It also contains new information on DNA research and testing, new geocoding applications to record geographic data into a genealogical database, and other new technologies. The book covers which apps are worth your money, and how to get the most out of them. Use the latest tools to research family history Create your own site to showcase your family tree, digital images, and compiled genealogies Get access to free versions of Legacy Family Tree and Personal Ancestral Files Utilize both online and offline research techniques and tools Follow the clues to uncover your family's legacy—and have fun along the way!
- 2013
Poor Zak the Zebra He's naughty, rude and unpopular - but all he wants to be is just like the other children. So when Doctor Spot and his friends are brought in to help, they find he has ADHD - attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Soon, Zak is winning gold stars for his behaviour - and making new friends
- 2013
Charlie has Asthma is a reassuring story for 4 to 7 year olds about Charlie the cheetah whos always running out of breath just when he needs it most. Dr Spot the leopard doctor explains that he has something called asthma and gives him a special inhaler to help with his breathing. Soon Charlie is roaring round the track again! // Doctor Spot Case Books is a series of colourful stories designed to help children and understand and cope with common ailments and conditions. Each title also has special parents' pages at the back providing medically vetted information on recognizing and easing symptoms and seeking medical help.
- 2013
When Emma the Elephant catches measles, it looks as though she's going to miss her star part in the play. But then the other members of the play catch measles as well, and the play is put off. So Dr Spot helps Emma to get better again - and she's able to star in the play after all
- 2013
Harriet the Hippopotamus has a nasty case of tonsillitis.
- 2013
Brian Bear thinks he's stupid because he makes mistakes with his letters and words and can't tell his right from his left. But Dr Spot and a specialist teacher help him understand that there is nothing 'wrong' with him - he just has dyslexia. Soon, Brian is back on top form.
- 2013
Rachel the Rhino is sore and itchy and can't sleep at night. Doctor Spot prescribes ointments and dressings which soon make her feel better.
- 2013
When Franklin the Frog gets conjunctivitis, his fun camping trip with his dad and friends looks like ending in disaster. But luckily Doctor Spot arrives with some antibiotic eye drops and soon Franklin is hopping around happily again